Great question! At Miss Hannah’s, we use both mushroom and butterfly kernels, depending on the flavor and texture we're going for. Mushroom kernels pop into large, round, ball-shaped pieces. They’re sturdier and hold their shape well, which makes them perfect for coating in caramel, chocolate, cheese, and other rich toppings. Most of our gourmet flavors use mushroom popcorn for that reason—more surface area means more flavor in every bite! Butterfly kernels, on the other hand, have an irregular, “winged” shape when popped. They’re lighter, crispier, and a little more delicate. We use butterfly kernels in a few select flavors where we want that classic, airy crunch—especially for simpler, salt-based recipes. Each kernel type brings something special to the mix, and we love using both to craft the perfect popcorn experience!

At Miss Hannah’s, hand-popped and hand-stirred isn’t just a phrase—it’s a promise we’ve kept since the very beginning. Every single batch of our popcorn is made by a real person, not a machine, using a traditional tumbler. That means one person is responsible for carefully popping the kernels and stirring them by hand to ensure even cooking and perfect coating. It’s a labor of love that gives us greater control over quality, flavor, and consistency—because great popcorn doesn’t come from cutting corners. It comes from care, attention, and doing things the old-fashioned way (with a modern twist!).

Our popcorn stays fresh for 12 months from the production date, and every single bag is labeled with a “sell by” date so you know exactly when it was made. That said, popcorn a few months past that date is often still totally tasty—just a bit less crunchy.

Want to keep your popcorn fresh even longer?
Here’s a little secret: pop it in the freezer! Popcorn doesn’t freeze, but storing it in the freezer helps it stay crisp and delicious well beyond its shelf life. Just pull it out when you're ready to snack—no thawing needed.

Our #1 best-seller is Sea Salted Brûlée—a sweet and salty favorite with a story as good as its flavor. It was actually created by accident at a festival, when we ran out of a key ingredient while making kettle corn. We improvised, tossed in what we had, and ended up creating a completely new recipe that’s now a customer favorite.Made with caramelized sugars that form a crisp, crackly coating (just like the top of a crème brûlée) and finished with a sprinkle of pink Himalayan sea salt, this flavor delivers the perfect balance of rich sweetness and subtle salt. One bite, and you'll understand why it’s our most-loved creation!

Hannah is a savory lover through and through! For the longest time, her favorite was our Sweet & Smokey BBQ—a summer seasonal that blends savory, spicy, and smoky into one irresistible bite.But in 2024, everything changed. We launched a new flavor called Miss Hannah’s Secret Home Recipe, and the name says it all. For years, Hannah broke all the “popcorn CEO” rules by making her own personal batches at home using whatever was in her kitchen. Eventually, our production team decided to recreate her exact recipe—and they nailed it. Now that it’s officially on the menu, it’s hands down her go-to flavor!

It all starts with an idea—something that sounds delicious or totally unexpected. From there, we build around the core ingredients and start testing. It’s a rough-around-the-edges, trial-and-error process where we explore flavor profiles, make bold combinations, and sometimes stumble on something surprisingly great. Occasionally, those first tries are so good they become their own flavor—but more often, we keep tweaking until it's just right. It’s messy, fun, and totally worth it when we land on that perfect pop.